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Finding Treasure Island; An Exciting Escape

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Young scholars read Treasure Island. They have a choice of a number of activities associated with the novel, including writing a review of the book. Students also participate in a National Geographic High Seas Adventure, going on an...
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Johnny Appleseed or John Chapman: Which Character is Your Favorite?

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Learners study the life of John Chapman and compare it with the fictional character, Johnny Appleseed. Students listen to books about Johnny Appleseed, and watch a video and PowerPoint if available. They make a KWL chart, make an online...
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It's Just a Barn

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Investigate Pennsylvania Barns. Have your class consider the elements common to Pennsylvanian barns and why they are significant to the food production process. They write summaries of Frederick Watts and his impact on agriculture.
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Poetry and Our National Anthem

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers express the meaning of the Star-Spangled Banner. In this American history lesson, students read through the national anthem and complete an activities from a list of choices. Some choices include: writing the anthem in...
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Nocturnal vs. Diurnal Animals

For Teachers 1st
First graders identify nocturnal and diurnal animals. In this animal lesson, 1st graders discuss the differences between animals that are active during the day and those that are active at night. Students write summaries about their...
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Soaring High with Kites

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Young scholars make kites from patterns. They write haiku poetry. They listen to stories about kite festivals in different countries.
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Letters to the Government

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine how to be active participants in their local, state, or federal governments. They create a powerpoint presentation and write a letter to one of their governmental representatives about a problem and solution of...
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Summing the Disaster

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students assume the role of a newspaper editor during the time of the Titanic disaster. They must search out the accurate answers to the questions: What? When? Where? Who? and Why? students then write their own newspaper article...
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Library Curriculum: What Would a Wonderful Library Be Like?

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders complete a KWL chart about libraries. They create a book using writing patterns of a particular author. Students decide criteria for awarding the Second Grade Librarian Award to books in the classroom library, and use a...
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Language Arts: Plotting Stories

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders read the story, "The Foolish, Timid Rabbit," as part of a unit on appearances. After reading with partners, they write their own stories that include elements about some forms of matter from their science studies. Students...
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Community Treasures (Rivers and Trees): An Integrated Curriculum Unit

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders demonstrate an understanding of geography and its effects on lifestyles and culture. Then they apply basic economic terms and principles and identify the United States government and history. Students also identify and...
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Non-fiction Book Report

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this book report worksheet, students fill in information about a nonfiction book. Students include the topic, 4-5 facts already know, 6 new words learned, and 5-6 things they learned about the topic. Students also write about the...
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Middle Ages Timeline

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students research a historical figure from the Middle Ages.  In this Middle Ages lesson, students present important events of their characters life and of the time.  Students write a time card for each significant event.  Students must...
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Natural Disasters: An Adventure in Non-Fiction

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Learners study different natural disasters.  In this natural disaster instructional activity students read a nonfiction book followed by a discussion, an experiment,  then collect illustrations from their experience. 
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Tales From Around the World

For Teachers K - 4th
Students read stories. For this culture lesson, students read stories from different regions around the world. Students look for each region on the map and listen for interesting cultural details in the story. Students then discuss the...
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Trees, Logging, and Washington

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore how the Forestry Industry and Washington State history are related. In this forestry lesson, 8th graders research research a specific topic related to the forestry industry. Students write notes on note cards.
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Very Good Facts About Very Good Books

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners identify the characteristics of fiction and non-fiction texts. In this genre study lesson, students read the books A Butterfly Alphabet Book and I Wish I Were a Butterfly. Learners develop a graphic organizer to compare and...
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Fishing Fun

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students complete pre reading, writing, during reading, and interdisciplinary activities for the book Fishing Fun. In this reading lesson plan, students complete journal entries, go over vocabulary, answer short answer questions, have...
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Titanic

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learners conduct research with the purpose of writing a report about the Titanic. They use a variety of resources. The students produce a written document that has plenty of documented information. They also compare the information that...
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Recreation Book- Book Report

For Students 5th - 7th
In this literature worksheet, student read a non-fiction book about a recreational activity that includes the rules and regulations. They write a dictionary of terms, teach others how to play, make a "play safe" poster, videotape the...
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Plentiful Plants Book Review

For Students 4th - 6th
In this literature worksheet, students choose a nonfiction book about plants to read and report about. They note the title, author, illustrator, and publisher. They follow five directions to draw and label plant diagrams, make charts,...
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Independent Project Selection

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students write research proposals, conduct research and interviews and maintain a log of their work, and draft, revise, and edit final written projects to produce a finished research article.
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Examining Letters to the Editor

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students write letters to the editor. In this written communication lesson, students read sample letters to the editor and use the active voice to compose letters to the editor about issues they are interested in.
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Autobiography

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders read and write autobiographical sketches, determine the author's purpose in writing, and type paragraphs using WP utilities.

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